October 24, 2024

The Budget: How our sectors are the key to economic growth

The Budget: How our sectors are the key to economic growth

Written by Nathan Mathiot, ADS Head of Policy It is undeniable that this Government currently faces a significant financial challenge. Every fiscal […]

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October 22, 2024

The UK Defence ESG Charter: What it is and why it matters

The UK Defence ESG Charter: What it is and why it matters

Written by ADS ESG Executive, Jordan Croskery Background In January 2024, ADS launched the UK Defence ESG Charter. This milestone initiative for […]

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October 18, 2024

The  “Mandate for Change” shifts into high gear: a week of Government action 

The  “Mandate for Change” shifts into high gear: a week of Government action 

Written by George Dietz, ADS Economics and Data Adviser Following over 100 days in power, this week the Government launched a flurry […]

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October 11, 2024

A new unit to tackle regulatory barriers to innovation

A new unit to tackle regulatory barriers to innovation

Written by Nathan Mathiot, Head of Policy, ADS On 8 October 2024 the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology launched a new […]

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October 10, 2024

The Strategic Defence Review: ADS’ Submission

The Strategic Defence Review: ADS’ Submission

Written by ADS Defence Policy Adviser, Emma Baker Background: In July, the Prime Minister Commissioned a Strategic Defence Review, to be led […]

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October 9, 2024

ADS supports successful UK trade mission to Ukraine

ADS supports successful UK trade mission to Ukraine

Last week, ADS led a trade mission, on behalf of industry, to Kyiv to meet with the Ukrainian Government as well as […]

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October 8, 2024

Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy

Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy

When Ada Lovelace published her thoughts on the “Analytical Machine” in 1842, she set into motion a legacy that continues to be […]

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October 4, 2024

Early Market Engagement task and finish group launched

Early Market Engagement task and finish group launched

Written by ADS Defence Director Samira Braund The Defence Suppliers Forum (DSF) is a vital part of ADS’ engagement with Government on […]

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September 30, 2024

Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage – A podcast for industry by industry

Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage – A podcast for industry by industry

On International Podcast Day, we are taking a look back on Series 1 of our podcast Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage, produced […]

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September 27, 2024

Aircraft manufacturer productivity peaks despite lagging orders

Aircraft manufacturer productivity peaks despite lagging orders

90 commercial aircraft were delivered in August 2024, the highest in that month of the year since 2018 Year-to-date aircraft orders are […]

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September 25, 2024

Five ways to meet ADS at Advanced Engineering 2024

Five ways to meet ADS at Advanced Engineering 2024

ADS is once again exhibiting at Advanced Engineering 2024. Advanced Engineering is a leading conference and exhibition for the engineering and manufacturing […]

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September 19, 2024

Generative AI: Taking off in Aerospace – Part of our Emerging Tech Series

Generative AI: Taking off in Aerospace – Part of our Emerging Tech Series

The first instalment of our Emerging Technologies series explored the applications of Generative AI – which is taking off in the aerospace […]

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September 17, 2024

Get into software engineering – National Coding Week

Get into software engineering – National Coding Week

With National Coding Week kicking off this week 16 – 22 September, it’s the perfect time to explore the diverse career pathways […]

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September 16, 2024

Introduction to our Engagement Manager for Space

Introduction to our Engagement Manager for Space

The UK’s space sector is a world leader in small satellites and at the forefront of a rapidly expanding global space economy. […]

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September 16, 2024

Changes to US export rules and how they will affect the UK

Changes to US export rules and how they will affect the UK

Written by Brinley Salzmann, Director – Overseas & Exports The AUKUS initiative, announced in September 2021, is designed to facilitate close cooperation […]

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